Honda Cr-v vs Honda Xl 500 s: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Honda Cr-v
78%
MOT pass rate · 303,701 vehicles
Honda Xl 500 s
69%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Honda Cr-v (78%) and Honda Xl 500 s (69%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Honda Cr-v | Honda Xl 500 s |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% ✓ | 69% |
| MOT failure rate | 22% ✓ | 31% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 1.1 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 112,488 mi | 33,174 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 303,701 | 3 |
Most common faults
Honda Cr-v
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Honda Xl 500 s
- Bike presented for test fitted with spring loaded chain tensioner - secure, but not working.
- Bike presented for test without indicators fitted - not required, as first used before 1st August 1986.
- Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)
- Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a)
- Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Honda Cr-v (78%) and Honda Xl 500 s (69%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Honda Cr-v report Full Honda Xl 500 s report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.